Create new partition from drive c
To create a new partition from Drive C, you'll need to use a partitioning tool. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using Disk Management (built-in Windows tool)
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
diskmgmt.msc
and press Enter to open Disk Management. - In the Disk Management window, you'll see a list of all the disks on your system, including Drive C.
- Right-click on Drive C and select "Shrink Volume".
- In the Shrink Volume window, enter the amount of space you want to shrink Drive C by (in MB). You can also use the slider to adjust the size.
- Click "Shrink" to shrink the volume.
- Once the shrink operation is complete, you'll see a new unallocated space area next to Drive C.
- Right-click on the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume".
- Follow the wizard to create a new partition. You can choose the file system (e.g., NTFS), label the partition, and set the drive letter.
Method 2: Using a third-party partitioning tool (e.g., EaseUS Partition Master)
- Download and install a partitioning tool like EaseUS Partition Master.
- Launch the tool and select the disk containing Drive C.
- Right-click on Drive C and select "Shrink Partition".
- In the Shrink Partition window, enter the amount of space you want to shrink Drive C by (in MB).
- Click "Shrink" to shrink the volume.
- Once the shrink operation is complete, you'll see a new unallocated space area next to Drive C.
- Right-click on the unallocated space and select "Create Partition".
- Follow the wizard to create a new partition. You can choose the file system (e.g., NTFS), label the partition, and set the drive letter.
Important notes:
- Before creating a new partition, make sure you have enough free space on Drive C to shrink it.
- Creating a new partition will erase any data that was previously stored in the unallocated space.
- If you're not comfortable with partitioning, it's recommended to seek help from a professional or use a backup and recovery tool to ensure your data is safe.
Remember to always backup your important files and data before making any changes to your disk partitions.